NEWS
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FEATURES
Friends, family mourn UF students killed in car accident
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 12, 2017Caroline Celeste Alfano felt free.
El Caimán
METRO
Papa John’s employee fired after domestic violence joke
By Molly Vossler | Mar. 12, 2017A Papa John’s Pizza driver was fired over Spring Break after writing a joke about domestic violence on the inside of a box of double chocolate chip brownies.
METRO
At Hand Camp in Starke, kids with disabilities find haven
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 12, 2017People always stare at Cameron Haight’s hands.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF Student Body president-elect speaks out after arrest
By Paige Fry | Mar. 12, 2017Editor’s note: Smith Meyers declined to answer any questions regarding his arrest after multiple requests for comment. Read his statement here.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A statement from a UF student
Mar. 12, 2017Out of respect for every student, UF’s Student Code of Conduct and the legacy of The Gator Nation, Student Body President-elect Smith Meyers should step down immediately.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Smith Meyers needs to be held accountable
Mar. 12, 2017UF student made national news over Spring Break.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
As Spring Break ends, reminisce and appreciate your time off. Don’t mourn.
Mar. 12, 2017Today is every college student’s least favorite day of the year: the first day of classes after Spring Break. I completely understand. In fact, I wrote this in a car on the way back from my own fantastic trip. Today is especially irritating because we get all the frustration of returning to normal life without any of the excitement of starting fresh or being close to finishing a semester.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Say it one more time for the people in the back
Mar. 12, 2017Last week, Republicans offered their take on a new health care plan in order to keep their promise to “repeal and replace” the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Despite criticism from both sides of the political aisle, many Republicans in the House of Representatives zealously pushed their plan through as quickly as possible, with two House committees approving it last Thursday and votes from two more committees coming up this week.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From a Virginia third-grader: Help me learn about Florida
Mar. 12, 2017Dear people of the great state of Florida,
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A statement from UF Student Body President
Mar. 12, 2017I have known Smith Meyers my whole life and know just how out of character his actions were. I know firsthand how regretful he is to have represented our university in a negative light, and I am confident he will work that much harder for students in proving he has character that counts. I am committed to finishing out my term strong and aiding Smith in his transition as much as possible. I know Smith is eager to put this minor misdemeanor charge behind him and learn from it so he may continue to work on behalf of students like he has for the past four years. As the university does not investigate minor offenses for conduct purposes, I understand his status as a student and as a Student Body officer will not change. While many outlets have dramatized the facts of the situation, which are still being determined, my personal sentiments align most closely with Key West Police Department spokesperson Alyson Crean, who stated, “We don’t want to ruin this kid’s life for knocking over a couple of bikes,” according to this publication.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gainesville activists gather, tune in to national ACLU webinar
By Martin | Mar. 12, 2017When Donald Trump became president, 36-year-old Alissa Old Crow was devastated.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Seven goals by Stevens drives Gators past Stony Brook
By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 12, 2017Senior attacker Sammi Burgess attempted a pass from behind the goal with 21 seconds left in the first half.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Statement from UF Student Body president-elect
Mar. 12, 2017Editor's Notes: Smith Meyers declined questions for an article about his arrest. This is his personal statement he sent in lieu of answers.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Gators cruise to conference-opening win over Mizzou
By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 11, 2017Deep into the contest, Delanie Gourley prepared another winding pitch and tossed it toward freshman shortstop Braxton Burnside.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Someway, somehow, Vandy has Florida’s number
By Ray Boone | Mar. 10, 2017NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a sea of sulking players and buzzing reporters, Mike White sat alone.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
‘We didn’t deserve to win’: UF loses first SEC Tournament game to Vanderbilt
By Matt Brannon | Mar. 10, 2017NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With 9.7 seconds left, Kasey Hill darted down the court. The Gators had just erased an eight-point deficit in the final minutes, and now with the game tied, their point guard could complete the comeback.
METRO
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POLITICS
‘Collective Power’: Local women participate in international strike
By Michael Smith | Mar. 9, 2017On the edge of UF’s campus Wednesday afternoon, a protester asked a group of about 50 how far the U.S. has progressed toward gender equality since the 1970s.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida dominates on Maryland road trip, leaves with two wins
By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 9, 2017It started with a Cara Trombetta ground ball pickup off a turnover.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Following arrest, UF Student Body President-elect issues statement to Alligator
By Paige Fry | Mar. 8, 2017Updated: On Sunday evening, UF Student Body President-elect Smith Meyers issued a statement to the Alligator regarding his arrest in Key West over Spring Break. We've published it below in its entirety:
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Two UF students killed in car accident
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 7, 2017Two UF students were killed in a four-vehicle accident Sunday in Okeechobee, Florida, after leaving the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
